Young models and designers can audition at Crayola Experience

Crayola Experience and New Jersey Fashion Week are teaming up once again to present a kids' only fashion show.

The 2nd annual runway show and competition will be held Sept. 13, at Crayola Experience and will feature a panel of judges led "Project Runway" finalist Carol Hannah.

Crayola Experience and New jersey Fashion Week are seeking young designers and models age 7 to 16 to take part in this back-to-school fashion show. An open casting call will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, at Crayola Experience, 30 Centre Square, Easton, Pa. Each designer will be asked to present a mood board that highlights his or her vision, while each model is required to bring a headshot or photo and should be prepared to show off his or her runway walk. No prior experience is required.

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Both models and designers will be competing for prizes, including a modeling contract with New Jersey talent agency Jo Anderson Models, and a chance to spend the day with Hannah in her New York City fashion house.

"Last year's fashion show was colorful fun for everyone, and we can't wait to see what these talented kids bring to the runway this year," Marketing Manager Kristin Luise says.

This year's theme, "Wrapped in Color!" challenges designers to create fashions inspired by "Wrap it Up!" a Crayola Experience attraction that lets kids of all ages name and wrap an authentic Crayola crayon.

"This amazing project encourages, highlights and supports the creativity of young emerging fashion talent from across the country," NJ Fashion Week founder Donnella Tilery says, " and I'm so proud to be a part of it."

Children auditioning will be admitted free to Crayola Experience. Parents and other guests may purchase discounted tickets by entering the code "NJFW" at tickets.crayolaexperience.com. For more information and to register for the event, visit www.crayolaexperience.com/njfashionweek